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A couple of years ago, I said to my son that I was fed-up of never being able to drink a hot cup of tea. Why couldn’t I drink a hot cup of tea? Because my hands shake too much due to an Essential Tremor.. After spending time searching the internet we found some silicone straws which have…
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I read once about the 12 spoons of sugar. So, if it takes me 3 to get out of bed, and, maybe go to the bathroom and get washed and changed, I know that I’ve got about 9 left. It might take you another 3 to get to lunch time. We plan how far I…
DetailsI was diagnosed with a heart condition that affected me getting out and about as much as I liked. Now I keep busy by making garden ornaments and furniture.
I have rheumatism in both hands. As well as being relaxing, knitting keeps the muscles moving so my hands don’t stiffen up. It is also rewarding to see the final blanket and I am looking for a charity to give the blankets to.
DetailsI set myself a challenge, could I make a ukulele from a coconut and the answer is yes, you can. It is occupational therapy, because if you didn’t do things, you’d just go mad. Particularly if you’re fairly driven, this kind of enforced inactivity now has purpose and meaning through the things that I’ve chosen…
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